On Friday, the fourteen of us each prese … 繼續閱讀 →

This is the gorgeous place I get to call home for the next few weeks!

Innovation is a pretty broad topic in that it is somewhat involved in every idea that has been presented about.  After reading the assigned material, I decided to present the idea in a way that I grasp concepts easier, through example. The one example and concept that really interested me was directly showing innovation’s relationship […]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as environmentally friendly actions not required by law, the private provision of public goods, or voluntarily internalizing externalities.  Examples of this include Walmart improving its trucking fleet’s fuel efficiency above CAFE standards, Google’s free books program, … Continue reading →

This week we focused on various aspects of sustainable development and my focus was how the government can influence innovation in both the manufacturing and service sectors. Like all challenges, the problem must be identified before solutions can be presented. … Continue reading →

As exciting as going on trips and exploring Switzerland, the primary reason why I am here is to expand my knowledge of sustainability and how Europe handles this detailed and expansive topic. On Wednesday we each picked a topic that we … Continue reading →

Notes to go along with the prezi presentation: Comparison of Prove Harm vs Precautionary Principle: The Prove Harm concept implies that it’s the public’s responsibility to know and understand potential […]

During the first week of the program, our class started to develop a framework for the understanding of sustainability. Each person either looked at a theory, concept, or solution pertaining to the topic at hand. My presentation focused on the … Continue reading →